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Spend a full day rafting 12 km through the Serra do Mar foothills from Três Rios, ending at Latin America’s only triple river delta. This guided run mixes class I–III rapids, certified instructors, and a riverside homemade lunch.
Spend a full day rafting 12 km through the Serra do Mar foothills from Três Rios, ending at Latin America’s only triple river delta. This guided run mixes class I–III rapids, certified instructors, and a riverside homemade lunch.
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Operated by RioXtreme · Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro
Morning light slides between the Serra do Mar ridges as a minibus hums toward Três Rios, the river valley opening like a painted map. The guide’s voice is practical and steady: safety briefing, paddle commands, weight distribution. Then the raft meets current and the countryside takes over — fast water cutting through forested banks, granite outcrops nudging channels, and occasional calm pools that let the river breathe.
moderate.
8–10 hours.
Moderate — able to paddle for periods, board/alight a raft, and swim comfortably.
Expect roughly three hours on the water covering about 12 km; the full excursion including transport and lunch makes for an 8–10 hour day.
Yes — instructors are certified by the International Rafting Federation and full rafting equipment is supplied.
Participants should be in moderate physical condition; the operator advises against travel for those with heart or spinal problems and collects height/weight and DOB during booking.
River levels are higher during the rainy season (roughly October–April), producing class II–III rapids; May–September is generally calmer (class I–II).
Três Rios developed as a rural junction in the Serra do Mar foothills; rivers have long been transport and agricultural lifelines for local communities.
The river corridor supports riparian forest that benefits from low-impact tourism; stick to boats and marked banks and avoid leaving waste to minimize erosion and habitat disturbance.
RioXtreme operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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